Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Menu by Steven Manchester


I’m delighted today to welcome #1 Bestselling Author Steven Manchester to Thoughts in Progress as he announces the release of his long-anticipated, soul-awakening novel, THE MENU.

Blessed with a high emotional IQ, Phinn Reed enters the world with the promise of finding his soul mate. With heaven’s memories erased, his romantic quest teaches him that the heart often sees clearer than the eyes—and that not everyone has ordered the same items from The Menu.

Evidence that love stories come in many different forms, The Menu is a spiritual journey involving more than just a man and a woman; it is a modern-day tale that reaches far beyond the boundaries of reason.

Here are what early reviewers are saying about THE MENU.

          “If you liked The Shack, then The Menu is a must read.” – John Lansing, Bestselling Author
          “Congratulations on The Menu. Continue to use your gifts to glorify God!” – Matthew West, Christian Singer/Songwriter
          “Steven Manchester writes like Nicholas Sparks on steroids.” – Jon Land, USA Today Bestselling Author
          The Norman Rockwell of Literature, Steven Manchester has bared his soul in the intense story, The Menu.”  – Shannon Gonzalez, Book Blogger, Literarily Illumined

Now, here is an excerpt for your reading pleasure.

“It’s important that I know compassion,” Phinn said.
“It’s yours, but not before experiencing pain and suffering,” God answered.
Glancing up at his Father, Phinn gave it some thought. “Sure, I’ll accept pain and suffering for compassion.”
God nodded.
“I also wish to have commitment and wisdom and…”
“Good choices, Phinn, but not before conquering trials and tribulations,” God said.
Phinn looked up from the menu again. “And courage?” he asked.
“After overcoming fear.”
“Honor?”
“Once you have faced shame.”
“Success?” Phinn asked.
“Much failure,” God answered.
Phinn stared at his master before closing the menu and handing it back. “I can’t have any of the good without the bad, can I?”
“Sure, it’s called love; and no matter what you do, I’ll always love you,” God promised. “Pretty clever design, don’t you think?”

THE MENU is available to purchase at the following site:
Amazon Link

Meet the Author:

Author Steven Manchester
Steven Manchester is the author of the #1 bestsellers Twelve Months, The Rockin' Chair, Pressed Pennies and Gooseberry Island; the national bestsellers, Ashes, The Changing Season and Three Shoeboxes; the multi-award winning novel, Goodnight Brian; and the beloved holiday podcast drama, The Thursday Night Club.

His work has appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS's The Early Show, CNN's American Morning and BET's Nightly News. Three of Steven's short stories were selected "101 Best" for Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He is a multi-produced playwright, as well as the winner of the 2017 Los Angeles Book Festival and the 2018 New York Book Festival.

When not spending time with his beautiful wife, Paula, or their children, this Massachusetts author is promoting his works or writing.

For more on Steven and his writing, you can connect with him on the following sites:


Thanks so much for stopping by today. Do you believe in soul mates? Do you think our hearts see clearer than our eyes do?

2 comments:

  1. Cool. I wonder if they will make a movie out of it?

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  2. That's an interesting question about soul mates, Mason. And that blend of romance and a touch of speculative fiction can be really effective. Sounds like an interesting story - thanks for sharing.

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